John Ogle
John Ogle
John Ogle began his career in broadcast journalism while still in high school. In nearly 50 years on the radio he has worked as a news anchor for the ABC, NBC, and Mutual networks and as News Director of radio stations in Richmond, Miami, Washington, and New York City. After ten years as News Director of WCXR, Alexandria, John returned to Richmond in 1993 and organized The Richmond Times Dispatch Broadcast News Service. In its 12 year history, the network’s programming was heard on 20 radio stations across Virginia. John retired from the Times Dispatch at the end of 2004 but is still heard daily as a freelance Correspondent on WCVE Public Radio and on the ABC Radio Network.

Stories from John Ogle...

West Side Story Plays Richmond Next Weekend

West Side Story has been among the best loved shows of American musical theater for more than fifty years. Next weekend the updated version plays Richmond’s Landmark Theater.

Dinwiddie Will Get Three New Fire Trucks

Dinwiddie County is getting three new fire trucks sooner than expected.

Powhatan Store Owner Pleads Guilty in Cigarette Case

A Powhatan man and woman have admitted to trying to hide more than $10 million in cash transactions to avoid reporting them to the IRS.

Kilmarknock Town Council Considers Budget

Kilmarknock Town Council is crunching budget numbers presented by Assisstant Town Manager Susan Crockrell.

Man Held on 40 Pornography Charges

A 32-year-old man from Bracey remains in the Pr. Edward County jail, accused of dealing in child pornography.

Middle School Science Day at Maggie Walker

For nearly 100 middle school students, Saturday was Science Day at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School. The school’s Science National Honor Society sponsors the event.

Hopewell Police Search for Gas Station Robber

Hopewell Police are looking for the armed robber who held up a BP Station on South 15th Avenue just after 11:30 Saturday night.

Virginia State Memorial For Drowned Students

Most Virginia State University students wore school colors yesterday in memory of the two freshmen who drowned in the Appomattox River last weekend.

Weather Service Says No Tornado in Clarksville

The National Weather Service investigated and has determined that a tornado did not touch down in Clarksville a week ago today.

Mecklenburg Sheriff’s Office Alerts Loggers

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Bobby Watkins is alerting log tractor trailer owners to secure their empty rigs. Thieves are driving off with them.